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We rented both villas as had a large group of adults travelling to Rethymnon for our wedding,when we arrived I was speechless the villas are even more beautiful in real life then in the pictures(hard to believe as the pictures are amazing too) Maria,Manos and the cleaners are the friendliest most helpful people I have ever met nothing is too much!they even sourced a birthday cake for one of our party for us, above and beyond is the only way is can describe the service we received!We had an amazing week relaxing,cooking bbqs and playing ping pong. We also traveled with our little girl who is 3 and half and she loved playing in the park. The views are spectacular and breathtaking.the cafe/shop at the end of the road serves the most delicious pastrys too. We will definitely be back soon!

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We had a fantastic holiday in this beautiful villa every convenience for a family holiday. Maria and manos both very friendly and helpful . Also the cleaning staff were brilliant.fantastic views from the garden and a wonderful swimming pool . Very safe for the children.inside the villa is very modern with 2 living areas .which is great for a large group.I would recommend this villa to large family groups. I particulary liked the hot and cold water dispenser in the kitchen.

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Liked best:i liked the space in the villa with a large private swimming pool.

Liked least:there was nothing i did not like

Traveling group:Family with Young Children

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We came here in early May with a large group that included three babies and a young child.

After the pictures and information we had seen beforehand we were expecting it to be a nice place but it exceeded our expectations by far, I don't think the pictures do it justice at all!

From the moment we arrived, tired after a long delayed journey, we were greeted by Maria and left to order food from a recommended restaurant nearby, which was useful after the journey we'd had. I don't think we could really fault anything from that point on, Maria and the staff were attentive and always on hand to answer questions or provide recommendations, the place was spotlessly clean, including the pool and gardens, which surrounded the whole villa and made it feel very private, but then with the amazing panoramic view out over the town and the sea below. Every facility seemed to be provided, from dishwashers and utensils to filtered water taps (which were really useful) and all the BBQ equipment/charcoal we needed, as well as enough highchairs and cots for the babies. They even offered a service for someone to cook a Greek meal for the group and deliver it to the villa, something we took up one night and would recommend it.

The place was peaceful and quiet and in a good location, although you do need a car as it's a fairly long walk down into town. However, the bakery is great at the end of the road, they got a lot of trade from us over the week!

The pool was brilliant, if a bit cold, but we were there fairly early in the season and we soon got used to it and spent a lot of time in it! Kids pool was great for the babies too.

I think we all would return here again in future without a question.

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Liked best:The pool and garden area

Liked least:Couldn't really fault it to be honest! Maybe the pool was a bit cold but it was early in the season!

Traveling group:Large Group

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Words cannot describe how beautiful this place is. We came as a group of 10 adults and 4 children (3 of which were under 1). Our flight had an unexpected divert into Frankfurt due to an issue with the plane so it delayed our arrival by 4 (ish) hours. The main person in our group was in contact with the staff at all times making us aware of our arrival and they were really pleasant. When we arrived, they were there to welcome us. Maria (the manager) is an amazing person and will always be on hand to help. It's great to see someone who loves their job so much as it reflects on the stay of the guests. All staff were really helpful and friendly, the lady who cleaned the apartment even made us a cake! (It was gorgeous!). The villa has amazing views of the island and the sea. It gives some amazing sunset photo opportunities for those who want a few pics. The gates are lockable from a 'clicker' which there are 2 of which gave us that added feel of security. The barbecue is fantastic. We took advantage of that at least twice while we were there! It was cleaned out by the staff and coals replaced when we said we wanted another. We had the opportunity of having an authentic meal made for us which was €19 (ish) per person. This got us starters, mains and a pudding, the food was plentiful and absolutely gorgeous so if you have the opportunity to do it then I would highly recommend. We didn't think there was going to be a lot of food initially but we were so surprisingly stuffed. The villa itself is massive which bodes well for a big group. There were 2 separate kitchen and dining areas which gives you the opportunity to dine separately if you wish. The rooms are spacious and the bedrooms are really comfy. There is a water purifier in the downstairs kitchen which means that buying bottled water is not necessary.. Cold and hot which was great. The pool was lovely and clean, I think the only downside is that it isn't heated however I wouldn't let that put you off. We were in there really frequently as the weather was so hot. As the temperature increased, as did the swimming pool but I think for young children it would be helpful if the pool had a constant warmer temperature so they could feel the benefit. But like I say, we were in there in daily basis anyway so it didn't bother us at all. Hope to come and visit again! Thank you for a fantastic stay

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Liked best:The views, The staff

Liked least:Nothing.

Traveling group:Large Group

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The website does not do this place justice, it is stunning, the villa is spotlessly clean, maid service twice a week makes it immaculate once more. Everything you need is provided, there is a bakery a short walk away where again everyone is friendly and helpful and lovely bakery and cake products. Maria the estate manager is always on hand and organised for a home cooked Cretan meal to be delivered for us one evening, well worth doing. The views are stunning, amazing sunsets, gorgeous and well maintained grounds. Everything is so well looked after, don't hesitate to book it! A group of 10 adults, a 4 year old and three babies stayed, cannot fault anything and we were all well provided for, hope to visit again in the future!

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We decided to book this villa for a wedding ceremony for a small family gathering because from the photos, it looked like a great place. We were not dissapointed, what a luxury!Before we arrived, the owner Nikos was amazingly helpful with assisting with arrangements, helping us organise decorators, wedding cakes, everything! Being that we had little control over it, there is always a bit of nervousness to see exactly what it will look like when we arrived... but it was perfect! Great job.Not only that but for the rest of the stay the service was great. Maria was a wonderful and friendly host who was always there to help us if we needed anything, or even if we just needed advice on anywhere to go. Manos the groundskeeper was also fantastic, out there every day making sure the villa was perfectly maintained.What also amazed me was that the other staff were also so friendly. The cleaner, Lina, was so friendly that she even brought us a cake on our wedding day, and played with our 10 month old baby while we were organising some things!Overall, I can't imagine that we could have booked a better place to stay. I'd give it extra stars if I could!

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Liked best:Amazingly villa kept in absolutely perfect condition

Liked least:Nothing bad really, perhaps the option heating the pool? But it was quite warm in early May anyway.

Traveling group:Extended Family

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We had a fantastic week at Knossos Estate. We were helped before arrival with advice on car rental (thumbs up for Best Cars!) We were warmly met by Maria who was then on hand throughout the week to help with any questions and also to book takeaways, book taxis and help with just about anything we needed! The villa was ideal for our party of 8 adults, 6 kids and 2 babies. The cots and highchairs were ready and waiting and the villa was clean and had everything we needed. The outside is the real highlight of the villa - the views are amazing and the photos that I thought had been photoshopped are actually true to life! The cleaning lady came twice in the week we were there and Manos tidied up the pool area every morning - we felt really looked after. The town of Rhythmno is lovely and the harbour is very picturesque, although the restaurants are priced accordingly! If you're looking for real Creton food then try Zizis where the locals eat - it was great food and very reasonably priced. All in all we loved it!

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Liked best:The play area for the kids and the views.

Liked least:The pool was cold, but it was the start of the season so understandable.

Traveling group:Friends

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